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Home for Christmas: Lizzy’s Story

20 December 2021

When 31 year old Lizzy Maric woke up in the middle of the night in May this year feeling faint she immediately knew something wasn’t right.

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Another milestone for improved clinical trial access in Victoria

17 December 2021

The Australian Clinical Trials Network – TrialHub – which is based at Alfred Health – has hit another milestone in its mission to improve access to clinical trials across Victoria.

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research & innovation

Cancer trial gives new hope to Australian patients

14 December 2021

An international study looking at whether high and very tightly controlled doses of radiation can cure cancers previously considered incurable is in progress at The Alfred, with the first patient completing treatment in the trial.

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radiation therapy

‘Holy grail’ of burns treatment a step closer

13 December 2021

Researchers at The Alfred are moving to revolutionise burns treatment with the introduction of bioengineered skin.

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Funding boost for youth mental health

8 December 2021

Alfred Health’s Early Intervention Mobile Outreach Service will soon be able to help more young people thanks to a $1.4 million funding boost.

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Annual General Meeting 2021

8 December 2021

Alfred Health's Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday 7 December at 2:00pm, and provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year. 

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Trauma admissions on the rise

7 December 2021

An increase in patients presenting at The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre as a result of road trauma has doctors urging motorists and pedestrians to stay safe this festive season.

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Lifting the bar in radiation therapy

6 December 2021

All cancer patients at The Alfred receiving external beam radiation treatment will now have access to state-of-the-art technology, thanks to the introduction of a new $3.15 million Linear Accelerator (LINAC).

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oncology

radiation therapy

Refreshed hopes for HIV cure

1 December 2021

A cure to HIV could be a step closer thanks to two long awaited trials recruiting at The Alfred.

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research & innovation

Eating disorders on the rise

28 November 2021

A dramatic increase in the number of young people presenting to health services with serious eating disorders is one of the most concerning trends to come out of COVID-19, say mental health experts.

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